Phenylpropanolamine

Phenylpropanolamine API

Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) is a mixed-acting sympathomimetic amine similar to ephedrine. Its primary mechanism of action is through direct α-adrenergic agonism, but there is also indirect stimulation of norepinephrine release.

Phenylpropanolamine API

Cas No :

14838-15-4

Name :

Phenylpropanolamine

Synonyms :

(1R,2S)-2-amino-1-phenylpropan-1-ol

Molecular Formula :

C9H13NO

Melting Point :

190-194 °C

Boiling Point :

288.1 °C

Molecular Weight :

151.206 g/mol

Density :

1.1±0.1 g/cm3

Solubility :

Freely soluble in water and alcohol.

Uses :


  • Phenylpropanolamine is a drug used to relieve nasal congestion due to colds , hay fever , upper respiratory allergies, and sinusitis .